Volunteers Needed
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Below is a parital list of volunteers needed to keep the RVGS Library and programs running. We have volunteer activities appropriate for any skill level. If you would like to join our volunteers, we have a place for you. Click here to fill out our Volunteer Application.
In-House Book Sale Coordinator
The In-house Book Sale Coordinator is responsible for managing surplus book sales at the RVGS Library. Responsibilities include:
- Price each book that is set aside by the Book Committee to be sold as surplus, using the lowest price listed on bookfinder.com as a guide (adjusting depending on condition of book), setting the price at 1/4th off while the book is initially offered for sale in the monthly eNews and physically in the foyer on surplus book sale shelves.
- Submit the list of surplus sale books added each month to the eNews by the 20th of the month.
- Remove the unsold books from the foyer sale shelves after several months.
No experience necessary, training will be provided.
Maintenance Coordinator
The Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for oversight and upkeep of our building, communicating with the Board of Directors regarding hiring of contractors and maintenance requirements, and oversight of the cleaning contractor. Basic handyman skills are helpful, but not required. The full position description can be found here.
Technology Coordinator
The Technology Coordinator works closely with the Director of Technology & Data Management, assisting primarily with the maintenance of library computers and hardware. Experience in hardware trouble shooting, updating, and maintenance is required.
Librarians
Learn more about the RVGS Library's hidden treasures by volunteering to be a librarian. No experience necessary. Training will be provided. There are three-hour shifts 10 AM to 1:00 PM available (if we are able to recruit enough volunteers to expand our open hours.) There are always two librarians on duty. Click here to read a detailed position description. Contact Library Director Anne Billeter at librarian@rvgslibrary.org for additional information.
Rogue Digger Editor
RVGS is searching for the next editor for our electronic periodical, Rogue Digger. If you have editing and publishing software experience, enjoy reading and working with genealogical writers, and desire to contribute your time and talents to RVGS, this is the opportunity for you! This position is critical to RVGS; if we are unable to fill the editor opening, we will need to suspend publication of the Rogue Digger!
Zoom Hosts
RVGS has been successful in pivoting during COVID and moving all our events to an online platform, maintaining services for our members while keeping them safe. Each time a class or event is offered on Zoom, it requires one to two Zoom hosts. Unfortunately, only a few people have stepped forward to assist with this job and the many events that are offered every month are falling on their shoulders. To continue to offer our full slate of online programming, we need more volunteers. No Zoom experience is necessary; we will train you! The job is not difficult, but you should feel comfortable on a computer.
Education Committee Members
Education Committee members coordinate educational activities of the Society, primarily focusing on classes, free programs, and seminars. If you have a strong interest in genealogy education, this is the committee for you!
Quilt Committee Members
Quilt Committee members are responsible for preserving and displaying the Society’s quilt collection, and providing educational programs that focus on the relevance of quilts and other heirlooms to family history and genealogy.
Scholarship Committee Members
Scholarship Committee members are responsible for administering the Society’s annual high school scholarship program. Duties include reviewing submitted applications, selecting a successful recipient, and monitoring the overall parameters and funding of the program. This committee meets approximately four times per year and currently has an opening for a member volunteer.
eNews Submissions
Members are invited and encouraged to write articles and/or submit photos for the eNews that are relevant to genealogy research and/or RVGS. The eNews is published on the first of each month. The deadline for article submission is the 20th of the preceding month. Send articles to enews@rvgslibrary.org.Click here to submit a volunteer application.